A poxvirus Bcl-2-like gene family involved in regulation of host immune response: sequence similarity and evolutionary history

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Poxviruses evade the immune system of the host through the action of viral encoded inhibitors that block various signalling pathways. The exact number of viral inhibitors is not yet known. Several members of the vaccinia virus A46 an...

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Main Authors: Esteban Mariano, González José M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/7/1/59